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PocketBook is excited to announce its brand-new e-reader InkPad Lite with a 9.7-inch E Ink Carta™ display, making reading on a big screen even more affordable - pocketbook.ch/en-ch/news/pocketbook-inkpad-lite-ne…

The product will become available in Autumn 2021.

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Media keep chatting about PocketBook Color. And have you already managed to test our brand-new e-reader? 😉

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5 years ago | [YT] | 12

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Price-performance victory for PocketBook Touch HD 3 in the massive e-reader test by Stiftung Warentest


“Golden cage or freedom of choice?” It is the motto of the Stiftung Warentest's latest e-readers test. For those who choose freedom, the renowned German consumer organization recommends PocketBook Touch HD 3. The model received a grade of 1.7 and was considered as the price-performance winner in the category of e-readers with a free ecosystem. One of the brand’s bestsellers has already received several awards, including the prestigious Red Dot Award for innovative design and German COMPUTER BILD tech-magazine test winner mark.

The Stiftung Warentest praised PocketBook Touch HD 3 in particular for the longest battery life with 79 hours and the lowest weight of all tested devices with 160 grams, as well as the large internal memory, the support of additional formats such as Word files and “many extras: games like chess, Connection to Dropbox Cloud, scroll buttons, and water protection.”


The only drawback: according to the test result, the device doesn’t have a left-handed mode. However, PocketBook users are generally acknowledged that left-handed mode is active by default on all devices. Using the touchscreen, you can easily turn the pages with any hand both forward and backward. And the scroll buttons can be configured individually in the personal settings.

The test editors' conclusion is extremely positive: “The price-performance leader fulfills special requests and is ideal for everyone who reads on the go because it weighs only 160 grams.”

PocketBook InkPad 3 Pro was also tested and received a grade of 2.0.

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Meet the new season of "NOS4A2" - spectacular horror by Stephen King's son
Nowadays, novels and comics by Joe Hill are in demand among producers and directors. But at the beginning of his literary career, there weren't a lot of publishers willing to accept his stories, not to mention TV and movie adaptations. Perhaps it would have been easier for the young author to succeed if he had not abbreviated his name from Joseph Hillstrom King to Joe Hill. But he decided not to use his father's famous name (Stephen King!), which, of course, deserves great respect.
"NOS4A2" is a horror novel of 2013, which was transformed into a TV series by the American channel AMC. The first season of the show with Ashleigh Cummings and Zachary Quinto received a lot of positive reviews from critics and viewers, so the project was continued. The new season of the scary series starts on June 21!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vz8QY...
By the way, this is the second TV adaptation of Joe Hill's work in 2020. At the end of winter, the long-awaited premiere of the series "Locke & Key" based on the popular Hill's comic book took place on the streaming platform Netflix.
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5 years ago | [YT] | 8

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Well, now it’s clear why SpaceX team was in such a hurry to reach the ISS :)
... What book would you like to read in zero gravity firstly? And in which position?

5 years ago | [YT] | 7

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PocketBook announced a huge update for one of its major products, the PocketBook Reader mobile app for iOS and Android devices. A brand new design and additional audio format, simplified authorisation procedure, more options for synchronisation and exchange of books, and numerous other features will make the application even more convenient.

PocketBook Reader is not just a mobile application for reading, but a real book club in your device. Read and listen in different formats, synchronise libraries and reading positions, share impressions about books and get recommendations. Thanks to the PocketBook Reader, all your books are available in one place on your smartphone or tablet.
So, what’s new in the PocketBook Reader application?

New book storage services - from now on, PocketBook Reader users can add to their library and read books from Google Drive cloud storage, as well as goods purchased from Google Play Books. Users can also simultaneously log in to several accounts of different services, such as PocketBook Cloud or Dropbox.
New interface settings - the PocketBook Reader user interface features new colour themes that will help diversify the app and adjust it to your mood. The modern and compact design of the app will provide maximum comfort for electronic reading.
Book list widgets on the Home screen - with the widgets on the main screen, users can gain quick access to lists of books from different online services. Widgets are added and removed from the screen automatically after you enter and exit your account. At the same time, users can add any list of books to the Home screen.
Support for new audio format - in the updated app, the traditional mp3 format is complemented by the m4b audio format, which is perfect for listening to audiobooks. Purchased audiobooks are now synchronised with the PocketBook Cloud service.
Authorisation is more convenient than ever – with one PocketBook account, you can work across other services, such as PocketBook Cloud and ReadRate, without losing time on registration. For PocketBook e-reader owners, there is a new option of accounts and libraries synchronisation by scanning the QR code in the Pocketbook Reader application.
Improved interaction of the app with the Dropbox service – users can now exchange books between iOS and Android devices using the PocketBook Reader application.
Drag and drop function – it’s now easier to transfer from the device’s memory to any cloud storage: just drag and drop the document.
Interaction with book lists is now even more comfortable - sort local files and books from cloud services and create collections, etc. Navigating your digital libraries has never been so fast. Thanks to the redesign of the Folders section, which now looks like a file manager, navigation on the device’s memory for book search is even better.


Of course, it’s not a complete list of PocketBook Reader updates, so open your app and get acquainted with the new functionality.

And if you don’t own PocketBook Reader yet, download it in the App Store or Google Play and move to a new level of electronic reading -play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.obreey.r…

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The long-awaited firmware version 6.0 for PocketBook InkPad 3 Pro e-readers is already available for installation. Users will find a number of pleasant updates: a new design of the main menu and applications, including Music Player. Also from now on the e-reader supports even more formats, with the added EPUB3, there are already 20th book formats without converting. And, of course, the new most important news is new preinstalled bookstore - pocketbook.de*.

Each software update by PocketBook is designed to make e-reading even more convenient and comfortable. The company's products regularly receive new features and capabilities, which makes your reader relevant and up-to-date even a few years after the purchase. The new firmware 6.0 introduces such updates for PocketBook InkPad 3 Pro:


The new online bookstore Pocketbook.de is a modern online store with a large selection of literature, an intuitive interface, and a convenient search for books. Please note that the Bookland store is still open and accessible through a web browser.
The new design of the main menu: a list of recommendations with selected books (latest novels, bestsellers) has been added. As well as the ability of personal configuration of the e-reader's Home Screen: user can add application icons, enable or disable book recommendations, etc.
Application design update: firmware version 6.0 changes the graphical user interface of applications as well as notification, control, and app panels. Separately, we note an even more concise design of the Music Player application for listening to audiobooks.
EPUB3 is another book format that PocketBook e-readers can display. Thus, InkPad 3 Pro now supports 20 book, 4 graphic and 3 audio formats, which is a real record for such devices.
The authorization system has become even more convenient. Thanks to the new firmware, now you can use one account to log in to PocketBook Cloud, PocketBook Store, and other branded services. The option of authorization in the account is also available through scanning the QR code in the PocketBook Reader mobile app via a smartphone.
The e-reader will work even faster. Installing firmware 6.0 will positively affect the performance of PocketBook InkPad 3 Pro: the device quickly wakes up from sleep mode, the touch panel responds better than ever, and typing in handwriting mode has become smoother.

Of course, this list of updates is not complete, so download the firmware version 6.0 and enjoy the new features of your favorite PocketBook InkPad 3 Pro.

Earlier, firmware 6.0 became available for PocketBook Touch HD 3 e-readers, and soon the update will be released for other latest PocketBook models.

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Amazing facts about Machu Picchu
· Machu Picchu is the lost city of the Incas, whose name can be translated as “Old Peak” or “Old Mountain.” This place is hidden high in the mountains, at an altitude of 2,430 meters above sea level, which saved it from plunder and destruction by the Spanish conquerors.
· The city was built in the mid-1400s, but until the beginning of the 20th century, only locals knew about it. In 1911, the Western world learned about Machu Picchu, thanks to the American explorer Hiram Bingham. However, the scientist not only “discovered” this place but also took away lots of artifacts to the USA. After lengthy legal procedures, Peru managed to return the national treasures only in 2012.
· Machu Picchu’s construction technologies are simply amazing! Super heavy granite stones were lifted up the mountain with the bare hands of hundreds of people, or carved from the rocks right on the spot. Moreover, the builders selected stones of such a perfect shape that they did not need any bonding solution. And still don’t need, actually.
· There are many theories about the purpose of Machu Picchu: a trading center, an emperor’s residence, a prison, a place for religious ceremonies, etc. The only thing that all experts agree on is that this place is really special. That’s why Machu Picchu was included in the New Seven Wonders of the World list in 2007.
· If you are planning to visit Machu Picchu, we recommend you wake up early: daily, the first 400 visitors are allowed to climb the Huayna Picchu hill with a secret temple. In addition, at the entrance to the location, you can ask employees to put a stamp on visiting the lost Inca city directly in your passport. An ideal souvenir, right?
This place inspires to start some great novel about adventures and travel. Something of Jules Verne, for instance. And do you have your favorite travel books?

5 years ago | [YT] | 6

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Your next page is in color🌈

The new 6-inch #PocketBookColor takes e-reading to a brand-new level, making it even more diverting, inspiring, and informative. The device received the color screen of the newest generation E Ink Kaleido™, which can display 4096 colors.

5 years ago | [YT] | 6

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Away from school: 5 reasons why your child needs an e-reader during the quarantine


Despite the recent events in the world, we cannot just put on pause the education and development of our children. Fortunately, today there are so many opportunities for online learning right from home. But it can be a tricky task to control kid’s activity on the Internet, as a laptop with an unfinished essay or a tablet with a book can quickly turn into a game console or movie theater. And this is quite natural.
But instead of limiting the child’s time on the Web or controlling his or her online sessions, we suggest paying attention to a device that is ideal for concentrating on learning and self-development – PocketBook e-reader.
5 reasons why PocketBook e-reader is the best gadget for every student
Eye-safe display
E-reader's screen is entirely safe for the eyes. Unlike LCD screens of tablets and smartphones that glow from the inside, E Ink display uses only reflected light, like ordinary paper. It makes the E Ink screen harmless to the eyes, just like the simple book page. As a result, the child is much less tired of reading and much better perceives new information.
No virtual distractions
Every modern tablet or smartphone can store not only books, but cartoons, games, and it's pretty easy to use it for surfing the Internet. In general, it may be considered as an advantage of these devices, but when it comes to children, it can become a problem. It is an extremely challenging task for a kid - and especially for a teen - to study and read books instead of watching a movie, hanging out in social networks, or just chatting with friends in messengers. In other words, there is a huge possibility that the child will be regularly distracted from reading.
On the other hand, PocketBook e-readers are also connected to the Internet via Wi-Fi, but this type of web-browsing suits only for searching for information, visiting online encyclopedias, etc. Definitely not for watching YouTube.
Designed to read with comfort
The e-reader does not distract the child from the main thing – reading, and provides additional tools for working with text that are so useful in learning:
the ability to make bookmarks and marginal notes,
the ability to save in a separate folder the most important moments of the book,
the ability to translate foreign words using preinstalled dictionaries.
In addition, the device is ergonomic, and its weight (from 155 to 300 g) allows a child to hold it in hand for quite some time. The pages can be turned both on the touchscreen and by using the buttons on the front panel.
School library always at hand
PocketBook e-reader is a huge library that can accommodate several thousand books and can work without recharging for up to one month. But that's not all! PocketBook e-readers support a record number of formats: 19 book, 4 graphic and 3 audio formats (when the device supports audio). It means that the device will open any textbook without any problems:
Math, Physics, Chemistry with formulas and graphs;
Biology, Geography, History with illustrations;
Foreign languages ​​with different tasks and audio dialogs.
Not just for study but also for fun
Reading in itself brings great pleasure and relaxation. Your child doesn’t agree with this? Well, this is not surprising. The good news is that the e-reader is the perfect device to help instill a love of reading. How?
Kids love gadgets! If they have to read a book, then it should be a modern e-reader with a powerful processor and a touchscreen of 6, 7.8 or 10.3 inches, frontlight or intelligent SMARTlight, Bluetooth, and audio support.
Try to get your child interested in easy-to-read teenage adventure novels or comic books. Yes, PocketBook devices can display even graphic novels. And this summer we are going to present the first European e-reader with a color screen of the latest generation!
Read with your child. Nothing improves relations between parents and children as common leisure. Why not combine business with pleasure and create a tradition of reading books aloud to each other? It will help not only to become an avid reader but also to develop oratory and dramatic abilities.

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